0 relating to the type of civil engineering (= the use of scientific methods to plan and build structures) that is concerned with rocks and soil:
Geotechnical engineering is important in any construction occurring on the surface of or within the ground.
A comprehensive geotechnical report will be necessary.
Specialized engineers will carry out a geotechnical site investigation.
The state began geotechnical testing last year to determine the cause of the cracks on the highway.